UES survival guide

UES survival guide

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Created by Christophe Jammet • Updated On: December 18, 2014

It's hard to find the great restaurants and bars on the UES. This should help you sift past the 2nd avenue douche bars and find the suprisingly great grub/drinks that the UES has to offer.

The Penrose is one of UES survival guide.

1. The Penrose

8.6
1590 2nd Ave (btwn E 82nd & E 83rd St), New York, NY
Gastropub · Yorkville · 251 tips and reviews

Christophe J.Christophe Jammet: Finally, a proper mixology gastropub in the UES. While close to the 2nd ave douchebars, it seems to be a haven for what passes for a hipster on the UES. The fried oyster sliders are great.

Fairway Market is one of UES survival guide.

2. Fairway Market

7.9
240 E 86th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Grocery Store · Yorkville · 169 tips and reviews

Christophe J.Christophe Jammet: If you still go to D'Agostino's or Gristedes, you have no idea what you're doing. Also: Watch out for the insane Upper east side old ladies.

Cascabel Taqueria is one of UES survival guide.

3. Cascabel Taqueria

1556 2nd Ave (btwn E 80th & E 81st St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Yorkville · 219 tips and reviews

Christophe J.Christophe Jammet: My favorite Mexican spot in the city. Great food, drinks, and atmosphere. If you go to Blockheads instead of here, you're probably a mouth-breather.

Luke's Lobster is one of UES survival guide.

4. Luke's Lobster

8.8
242 E 81st St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Yorkville · 141 tips and reviews

Christophe J.Christophe Jammet: LOBSTAH ROLLS.

Insomnia Cookies is one of UES survival guide.

5. Insomnia Cookies

7.9
1579 2nd Ave (at E 82nd St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Yorkville · 46 tips and reviews

Christophe J.Christophe Jammet: They're on seamlessweb and they deliver. Best thing in the world when you're high.

Aki Sushi & Grill is one of UES survival guide.

6. Aki Sushi & Grill

6.5
720 2nd Ave (39th St.), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Murray Hill · 18 tips and reviews

Christophe J.Christophe Jammet: Best delivery sushi. They're on seamlessweb.

Sushi Sasabune is one of UES survival guide.

7. Sushi Sasabune

7.3
401 E 73rd St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Upper East Side · 49 tips and reviews

Christophe J.Christophe Jammet: My favorite sushi spot in NYC, let alone the UES. The omakase will run you at least $100 per person, but it's worth it. Sign on wall reads: "No california roll, no spicy tuna. Trust me." Trust them.

Bareburger is one of UES survival guide.

8. Bareburger

1370 1st Ave (at E 73rd St.), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper East Side · 85 tips and reviews
Asphalt Green is one of UES survival guide.

9. Asphalt Green

8.8
555 E 90th St (at York Ave.), New York, NY
Gym · Yorkville · 35 tips and reviews
Dorian's Seafood Market is one of UES survival guide.

10. Dorian's Seafood Market

7.1
1580 York Ave (between 83rd and 84th), New York, NY
Fish Market · Yorkville · 6 tips and reviews

Christophe J.Christophe Jammet: Don't buy fish anywhere else. Dorian is a sweetheart and the fish is super-fresh

Cafe D'Alsace is one of UES survival guide.

11. Cafe D'Alsace

8.8
1695 2nd Ave (at E 88th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Yorkville · 176 tips and reviews

Christophe J.Christophe Jammet: Best brunch on the UES.

Heidelberg Restaurant is one of UES survival guide.

12. Heidelberg Restaurant

8.7
1648 2nd Ave (btwn 85th & 86th St.), New York, NY
German Restaurant · Yorkville · 106 tips and reviews

Christophe J.Christophe Jammet: No more irish pubs. This place is oldschool and awesome.

Schaller & Weber is one of UES survival guide.

13. Schaller & Weber

9.2
1654 2nd Ave (86th St.), New York, NY
Butcher · Yorkville · 32 tips and reviews

Christophe J.Christophe Jammet: My favorite butcher in NYC. Amazing meat products and euro imports. Don't be scared of the Headcheese or liverwurst- they are your friends

Le Pain Quotidien is one of UES survival guide.

14. Le Pain Quotidien

7.1
1131 Madison Ave (btw 84th St & 85th St), New York, NY
Café · Upper East Side · 49 tips and reviews
Serafina Fabulous Pizza is one of UES survival guide.

15. Serafina Fabulous Pizza

7.2
1022 Madison Ave (79th), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 56 tips and reviews
JackRabbit Sports is one of UES survival guide.

16. JackRabbit Sports

1255 Lexington Ave (at E 85th St), New York, NY
Sporting Goods Retail · Upper East Side · 17 tips and reviews
ABV is one of UES survival guide.

17. ABV

1504 Lexington Ave (at E 97th St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · East Harlem · 79 tips and reviews
Flex Mussels is one of UES survival guide.

18. Flex Mussels

174 E 82nd St (btw Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Upper East Side · 180 tips and reviews
Beyoglu is one of UES survival guide.

19. Beyoglu

1431 3rd Ave (at E 81st St.), New York, NY
Turkish Restaurant · Yorkville · 176 tips and reviews
Vino Versity is one of UES survival guide.

20. Vino Versity

1657 1st Ave (btwn 86th & 87th St.), New York, NY
Wine Store · Yorkville · 7 tips and reviews
City Swiggers is one of UES survival guide.

21. City Swiggers

9.3
320 E 86th St (btw. 1st Ave. & 2nd Ave.), New York, NY
Beer Store · Yorkville · 57 tips and reviews
Jan's Hobby Shop is one of UES survival guide.

22. Jan's Hobby Shop

5.8
Lexington Ave (E. 93rd St), New York, NY
Hobby Store · Upper East Side · 2 tips and reviews
Hospoda is one of UES survival guide.

23. Hospoda

321 E 73rd St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.), New York, NY
Czech Restaurant · Upper East Side · 31 tips and reviews
The Guthrie Inn is one of UES survival guide.

24. The Guthrie Inn

8.4
1259 Park Ave (btwn E 97th & E 98th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Harlem · 35 tips and reviews
Dough Loco is one of UES survival guide.

25. Dough Loco

24 E 97th St (Madison), New York, NY
Donut Shop · East Harlem · 62 tips and reviews